Ana Maria Santos

Ana Maria Santos serves as Assistant Professor at the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon (ISCSP-ULisboa), with office located in the Tejo Block. Her academic profile demonstrates sustained engagement with sports sociology and digital governance frameworks.

Her research spans Sports Sociology, Digital Governance, and National Identity formation, with particular emphasis on cycling culture and digital-era sports management. Key investigations include comparative analyses of 'Volta a Portugal' versus 'Tour de France', e-sports legitimacy debates, and democratic dimensions of athletic participation. Recent work explores influenza vaccination hesitancy in Portuguese populations as collaborative public health research.

Professional recognition includes election to the EGPA/IIAS Steering Committee, reflecting leadership in European governance studies. Her publication record shows consistent output since 1999, with increasing focus on digital transformation since 2020.

Current academic activities center on digital sports governance and national identity construction through athletic narratives. Contact details include office location (3rd Floor - Office 26 - Tejo Block) and university email address.